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·May 21, 2025·6 min read

8-Minute MRI Scan Can Diagnose MS Without Lumbar Puncture

A groundbreaking study has shown that multiple sclerosis (MS) can now be accurately diagnosed with a specialized MRI scan, eliminating the need for invasive and often painful lumbar punctures. The scan, which takes just 8 minutes, detects brain lesions centered on veins—a hallmark of MS—using a technique called T2*-weighted MRI.

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·October 15, 2024·3 min read

AI-Enhanced MRIs Show Potential for Brain Abnormality Detection

Researchers have developed a machine learning model that upgrades 3T MRI images to mimic the higher-resolution 7T MRI, providing enhanced detail for detecting brain abnormalities. The synthetic 7T images reveal finer features, such as white matter lesions and subcortical microbleeds, which are often difficult to see with standard MRI systems. This AI-driven approach could improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple sclerosis (MS), though clinical validation is needed before wider use.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

MRI-Guided Radiation Shows Promise for Glioblastoma

MRI-guided radiation, or MRI-linac, can monitor glioblastoma tumor changes in real-time during radiation therapy. Researchers found that daily MRI scans accurately matched tumor changes detected by standard imaging 74% of the time and predicted growth earlier in 26% of cases.

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·July 30, 2024·6 min read

MRI Scan Predicts Alzheimer’s Risk Before Symptoms Appear

A novel study finds that specialized MRI scans can detect early brain changes that indicate a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) before significant cognitive decline occurs. Researchers discovered that cortical microstructural changes in the brain closely resemble patterns seen in AD pathology.

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·June 6, 2024·5 min read

MRI Method Predicts Dementia 9 Years in Advance with 80% Accuracy

Researchers developed a method to predict dementia with over 80% accuracy up to nine years before diagnosis. Using fMRI scans, the team analyzed changes in the brain's default mode network (DMN), which is affected early in Alzheimer's disease. This approach outperforms traditional memory tests and brain shrinkage measurements. The study used data from over 1,100 volunteers and highlights potential applications for early intervention.

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·February 9, 2024·3 min read

Exploring Brain Scan Hesitancy

Asian Americans, particularly South and East Asian older adults, exhibit greater hesitancy towards participating in health research involving MRI brain scans compared to their white counterparts. The study surveyed older adults on their perceptions of MRI scans, willingness to learn scan results, and attitudes towards research participation and dementia.

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·December 22, 2022·6 min read

New Sensor Uses MRI to Detect Light Deep in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new specialized MRI sensor that detects light deep within brain tissue.

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·February 28, 2022·5 min read

MRI Images Epigenetics in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new imaging approach that captures DNA methylation in the brain.

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·February 11, 2022·3 min read

This Bizarre Looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

A novel wearable magnetic metamaterial could help make MRI imaging faster, cheaper, and crisper.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Flavored E-Cigarettes May Affect the Brain Differently Than Non-Flavored

Flavored e-cigarette tobacco engages the taste system, while non-flavored vaped nicotine triggers the brain's reward system in a similar way observed when people smoke traditional cigarettes.

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·May 10, 2021·7 min read

Reading Minds to Understand Human Tool Use

Combining brain imaging data with machine learning, researchers make new discoveries about how the brain controls the hand. The findings could lead to the development of more advanced neuroprosthetics.